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GPS Coordinates: N 32°53'7.13"
W 116°34'28.98"; elev is 4,010 ft.

From San Diego
Take I-8 east to Exit 40, turn left onto Highway 79 north towards Julian. Drive about 3 miles and make a left hand turn towards Julian and Cuyamaca Lake. We are approx 3 miles on the right hand side.

From Riverside
Take I-15 south to I-8 East. Drive about 30 miles east on I-8 to Exit 40, turn left onto Highway 79 North towards Julian. Drive about 3 miles and make a left hand turn towards Julian and Cuyamaca Lake. We are approx 3 miles on the right hand side.

From Yuma
Take I-8 West to Exit 40, turn right onto highway 79 towards Julian. Drive approx. 3 miles and turn left (still on 79) towards Julian and Cuyamaca. We are approx 3 miles on the right hand side.

Driving Warning: The preserve entry from the south (I-8) is a very sharp right-hand turn on a limited-visibility curve. Longer rigs, rigs with tow vehicles, or limited turning radius rigs should proceed north past the preserve for 2.2 miles to the large parking lot on the right (east side of Hwy 79) to turn around and head straight into the preserve from the north.

Oakzanita Springs
Thousand Trails

Address & Phone
11053 Hwy 79
Descanso, CA 91916
619.445.2515

Accommodations
Campsites: 67 full hook-ups, 54 power and water only, 24 tent sites, overflow sites. Rentals: 2 TT cabins, 1 Getaway cabin

Preserve Description

Oakzanita has the perfect climate to spend your summer! 4,000 feet in elevation gives you warm days and comfortable nights. Relax and enjoy our weekend activities, weekend camper breakfast and the pools to cool you down. Clean restrooms, lodge area, and free WiFi access, along with Verizon and Sprint cell service on the park. We have a small camp store with basic camping supplies, novelties and ice. Our small location offers a friendly staff eager to make your visit relaxing and fun!

Our location is perfect if you live in San Diego, just 45 minutes from downtown. If you are visiting San Diego we are just 45 minutes from all the great attractions San Diego has to offer! If you enjoy fishing, Cuyamaca lake is just 15 minutes away, or hike the Cuyamaca state park trails which are endless starting right off our property.

We have many great programs to offer fitting everyone’s needs! Annual sites, monthly extended stay, guest camping, rally groups, and horse campsites are all available at Oakzanita! For more information call Sheila at 619-609-1927!

Some summer safety reminders to make your visit a great one: Only pressed logs and charcoal fires are allowed during the summer and fall months due to high fire danger. Please make sure anyone under 18 years old remembers their bicycle helmets for bikes and scooters. Unfortunately, due to the terrain no skateboards are allowed.

Member Amenities Include

Basketball Court, Dinosaur Digs, Family Center, Horseshoe Pits, Laundry Facilities, Mini-Golf, Pickleball Court, RC track, RV Storage, Spa, Swimming Pool, Trading Post, Volleyball Court, Wading Pool, Wi-Fi Access

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Horse Camping sites available! Call the preserve directly at 619.445.2835 to make reservations for horse camping! Bring your horse, spend the night, and take off riding into the beautiful Cuyamaca State Park!

Points of Interest

Green Valley Falls, 2 miles
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park's Indian Museum, 4 miles
Stonewall Mine, 7 miles
Cuyamaca Peak, 7 miles
Cuyamaca Lake, 8 miles
Laguna Recreation Area, 18 miles
Julian, old gold mining town, 18 miles
Santa Ysabel's famous Dudley's Bakery, 22 miles
San Diego Zoo, 40 miles
Sea World in San Diego, 43 miles

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